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I don't think you can ask someone to spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars to attend your wedding and then tell them they can't bring a date. If you are inviting someone to your DW- and know full well they are a "couple"... Then the couple should be invited- sorry- if I wasn't allowed to bring my partner to a wedding after I spent a lot of money to be there to celebrate alongside them, I would send my regrets.

Feb 29th... Leap year!

Do you know if this is a promo code, or a gift card? Just wondering if you can stack this deal with sales offered by weddingchicks?

There are lots of reviews in the review section. You should also start by seeing the approved photographers by your hotel and see if you like any of those, to save on outside vendor fees... Tons of great recommendations can be found in the reviews! Good luck and happy planning!

Why do people feel they have any say on a celebration YOU are hosting (or not hosting)?? I guess I kinda get if a parent wants to host a party to celebrate your wedding so they can invite all their friends and show you off... And subsequently pay for the reception... But for randoms having ANY opinion on your big day or the way you plan on celebrating is beyond me. Only pressure I would listen too would be parents- and if I truly didn't want a AHR I would have no problems putting my foot down and saying no. Thankfully my family hasn't pushed for one, and everyone has been uber supportive of our DW.

I think it would be a beautiful demonstration of your connection to your future MiL and she most definitely can stand up as your MoH if your current one bails!!! I think it's fantastic!

Tons of threads on this topic. Most are called OOT bags and have a lot of great ideas in them! You sound like you have a great list of items so far!

Like others, I would invite her. Then she can decide whether she wants to spend the $$ to attend, as it's a big commitment to your "friendship" for her to attend as well! If she opts to come, she obviously thinks enough of you to want to be a part of your big day and would be touched by the invite! If you have the room and the budget... I say go for it!

There are a few threads on this topic, and like you- most are graciously declining gifts. Most who feel this way don't register, even if asked to do so- and some do so but are very discreet about sharing the registry information. I think it's a personal choice really. Etiquette dictates you should never have registry information on any form of your invitation, so it's still handled discreetly in traditional at home weddings. I have opted to not do any form of registry despite getting the question. Those who wanted to purchase a gift weren't angry that I politely declined stating that their presence was truly the only gift we wanted... They were surprised- but weren't pushy about it. If we get a couple gifts... We can't control that... But they won't be selected off a registry!

I'm planning on going all out on my oot but not doing favors.... I think my guests won't be miffed, since they will kind of be favors in themselves!

Woohoo! Exciting!

Yup!

I have the same TA as @@TinkerSofi and 99% of our communication is via email or phone. She is great.

We are booked with bicoastal images and are excited to work with them.... They have been amazing to work with thus far!

We are having close to 100 people... So bigger wedding ... but opted for Azul Sensatori since it's known for it's amazing service/food but is still small enough for guests to be together (but large enough to spread out!)

Stadium cups are obviously a cheaper and easier to pack option... But for usefulness my pick is bubba mugs for sure... Though they can be pricy! A happy medium that many brides come to is a double wall, insulated cup. I love Tervis cups and would go that route in a heartbeat if I could get the price low enough but will likely go with something generic. The straw being used over and over with mixed cocktails is hard to clean... So a Tervis is more to my liking! A saver design waterproof sticker- and they are perfect!

Vendor fees will be $800 per vendor or 3 night stay per person. Outside vendors? Like what? Most common are DJ, photography and makeup artists around here and there are good reviews of different vendors on the reviews section. Make sure you look at what is offered by Karisma/Lomas first... And then look at outside vendors to save on the fees! The karisma DJs are actually supposed to be quite good, as are the makeup artists! With your wedding in February 2015 I wouldn't delay booking vendors any longer... That's high season and many may be booked (I'm booked for February 2016).

I like the second version of your program... I think it matches the rest of your wedding better!! JMO

are you going to them? Or are they coming to you at the resort? Are you having to pay for 2 vendor fees since they are coming to work with you twice (trial and real deal)? Or are you only getting charged once? Who are you using?

How did they get your info??? I would be very leery of any company that approaches you without your asking them to!

Try posting this on the wedding bees website.. They are brilliant at identifying dresses there!

You can go online and they have a list of them on the karisma site! Another option is have Laurielee book your rooms and hotel only... And then use your airmile vouchers elsewhere to get the flights... Then at least you are tagged to a GI agent and can get any perks that apply to the small group.

@@acw271011 Mine is Laurielee! She is a GI certified agent and can access the perks!

There is a team of employees that get guests doing anything from beach volleyball to relay races in the pool... But if you want to book an excursion you can do that for a fee and arrange through your operator or hotel.

My boss is considered a friend and I invited her... You shouldn't feel obligated, but invite her if you want them a part of your special day! Hand delivery is fine!